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Sliced Baked Potato

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Side
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large Baking Potatoes
  • 8 oz Cheddar Cheese - I like to use the block of cheese and cut it into slices but shredded will work too.
  • 3 sliced Green Onions optional
  • 1-2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 5 slices Bacon
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and set a baking sheet to the side.
  • Wash potatoes and pat dry.
  • Make a series of vertical slices through the width of the potatoes, going about 3/4 way through the potatoes. Do not cut all the way through.
  • Rub the potatoes down with olive oil and place on the baking sheet.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Fry the bacon until crispy. Drain it on paper towels and cut into small pieces or crumble it up.
  • Remove potatoes from the oven and insert cheese slices and bacon into the slices you cur into the potato, being careful not to bust the potatoes.
  • Return to the oven for another 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with green onion slices and sour cream if you like.